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Mafikeng (FAMM/MBD) — Mafikeng, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 06:00–14:30 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 119.3
- Runways
- 04/22
- Elevation
- 4,181 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
7/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAMM
- Name: Mafikeng
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -25.798401
- Longitude: 25.548
- Elevation: 4181 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Mafikeng
- IATA Code: MBD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 13.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 15157 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: VOR
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
06:00
–
14:30
Tuesday
06:00
–
14:30
Wednesday
06:00
–
14:30
Thursday
06:00
–
14:30
Friday
06:00
–
14:30
Saturday
06:00
–
14:30
Sunday
06:00
–
14:30
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: MON-FRI 0600-1430
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +27183851130
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://aviation.weathersa.co.za
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 55/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 25/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: Mahikeng Airport (formerly Mmabatho/Mafikeng). North West Province. Gateway to Sun City and Pilanesberg.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited suppliers. Confirm fuel availability before dispatch.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Near Botswana border. Charter and private aviation traffic.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. High altitude (4,274 ft). Semi-arid bushveld climate.
Airport Services
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South Africa Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers FAMM. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FAMM?
- Mafikeng operates from 06:00 to 14:30.
- What is the tower frequency at FAMM?
- The tower frequency at Mafikeng is 119.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FAMM?
- Mafikeng offers Jet A-1.
- Does FAMM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mafikeng (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
- Where is FAMM located?
- Mafikeng (FAMM) is located in Mafikeng, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAMM?
- The IATA code for Mafikeng is MBD.
- Is FAMM a port of entry?
- Yes, Mafikeng is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.